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Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics

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Guest Editor: David Sugarbaker, MD

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, guest edited by Dr. David Sugarbaker, is devoted to Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics E (The Clinics: Surgery 30)

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, E-Book (The Clinics: Surgery 30)

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Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer that arises from the mesothelial cells of the pleura, the lining of the lungs. It is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos, and it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, when the prognosis is poor.

This issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of malignant pleural mesothelioma. The articles cover a wide range of topics, including:

Epidemiology of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Pathology and Molecular Genetics
Diagnosis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Surgical Management
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Medical Management
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Role of Radiation Therapy
Palliative Management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Future Directions in the Management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

This issue is an essential resource for thoracic surgeons, oncologists, pulmonologists, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Table of Contents

Epidemiology of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Pathology and Molecular Genetics
Diagnosis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Surgical Management
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Medical Management
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Role of Radiation Therapy
Palliative Management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Future Directions in the Management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Author Affiliations

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
University of California, San Francisco, CA
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Editor Biography

David Sugarbaker, MD, is the Director of the Lung Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is a world-renowned expert in the treatment of mesothelioma and other thoracic malignancies. Dr. Sugarbaker has published over 500 scientific papers and book chapters on mesothelioma and other thoracic cancers. He is the author of the textbook, "Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma." Dr. Sugarbaker is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, and the American Thoracic Society.

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Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, An Issue of Thoracic Surgery Clinics, E-Book (The Clinics: Surgery 30)

by G On Tong

5 out of 5